Cecile Richards is survived by her husband, Kirk Adams, a labor organizer, and their three children.
Cecile Richards, a prominent advocate for women’s rights and former president of Planned Parenthood, passed away on January 20, 2025, at the age of 67, after a battle with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer.
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About Cecile Richards
Born in Waco, Texas, in 1957, Richards was the eldest daughter of former Texas Governor Ann Richards. She dedicated her life to activism, focusing on labor organizing and women’s rights.
In 2006, she became the president of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America, leading the organization for 12 years. During her tenure, she transformed Planned Parenthood into a significant political force, advocating for reproductive and sexual health care across the United States.
After stepping down from Planned Parenthood in 2018, Richards co-founded Supermajority in 2019, a political action group aimed at empowering women and promoting issues such as voting rights, equal pay, and paid family leave. Despite her diagnosis in mid-2023, she remained active in political advocacy, including speaking at the Democratic National Convention in August 2024.
Richards is survived by her husband, Kirk Adams, a labor organizer, and their three children. Her family announced her passing in a statement, expressing profound loss and inviting others to honor her memory by gathering with loved ones and reflecting on her commitment to social justice.
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Her death marks the loss of a significant figure in the fight for women’s rights and reproductive freedom in the United States.